Complete Guide to Genshin Impact Version 4.6 New Stories & Quests

Genshin Impact Version 4.6 ("When Two Worlds Collide, the Crimson Night Fades") brings abundant new stories and quests, unlocking Fontaine's Petrichor town, Remuria's underwater ruins, Legend Quests, an epic World Quest chain and limited-time events. For Travelers aiming to unlock content and pull new characters, sufficient Genesis Crystals are essential. Below is a concise breakdown of all new content, including unlock conditions, core plots and rewards.

I. Permanently Unlockable: Legend Quests

Version 4.6 adds Legend Quests for two key characters, exploring their backstories and bonds. Completing these unlocks exclusive cutscenes and generous rewards, offering deep insights into their personas.

1. Arlecchino's Legend Quest: Chapter of Ignis Purgatorius - Act I "When the Hearth-Flame Goes Out"

Unlock Conditions: Adventure Rank ≥ 40; Complete Archon Quest Chapter 4: Act V "Masquerade of the Guilty"; Consume 1 Story Key.

Core Plot: Set after the Fontaine Archon Quest, Arlecchino returns to the House of the Hearth. The quest centers on a crisis endangering the orphanage, revealing her hidden care for orphans and the conflict between her Fatui duties and personal emotions. Travelers will help her confront defectors and uncover her buried guilt.

Quest Highlights: Emotional storytelling, intense Fatui showdowns, and exclusive dialogue that subverts Arlecchino's "villain" label, making her character more three-dimensional.

2. Cyno's Legend Quest: Chapter of Lupus Aureus - Act II "Oathkeeper"

Unlock Conditions: Adventure Rank ≥ 40; Complete Archon Quest Chapter 3: Act V "Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises"; Complete Cyno's Legend Quest Act I "Chapter of Lupus Aureus - Act I".

Core Plot: Cyno investigates ancient artifact thefts and meets a boy linked to his past. The detective-style quest connects Sumeru's desert legends with Scarlet King-era secrets, testing his commitment as a Matra. Travelers team up with Tighnari to expose a scholar's forbidden knowledge conspiracy.

Quest Highlights: Gripping detective gameplay, great synergy between Cyno and Tighnari, and a climactic boss battle that enriches Sumeru's lore.

II. Version Core: Epic World Quest Chain "Canticles of Harmony"

As Version 4.6's flagship World Quest, "Canticles of Harmony" (two acts) ties closely to Petrichor and Remuria's ruins. It’s required to unlock the underwater area, with a plot focused on "harmony" and a lost civilization's tragedy.

Act I: "The Shadow Over Petrichor"

Trigger Method: Unlock Petrichor's Statue of The Seven (requires completing Archon Quest Prologue: Act III) and arrive at the town square to trigger automatically.

Core Plot: In Petrichor, Travelers meet talking cat Osse and learn the town is menaced by petrification mists from Remuria. Guided by Osse, they defeat a golem, explore ruins, and dive into the Sea of Bygone Eras to reach the Faded Castle, uncovering clues about Remuria's fall.

Core Rewards: 420 Primogems, "Ancient Self-Playing Music Box" (Remuria puzzle key), and the "Our Sea" Achievement.

Act II: "Underwater Nocturne"

Trigger Method: Complete Act I and return to Petrichor to talk to Este to unlock.

Core Plot: The Faded Castle is shrouded in darkness. Travelers collect "Lunar Harmonies" to dispel mists and awaken core mechanisms, learning of King Remus's obsession with "absolute harmony" that led to Remuria's downfall. They solve puzzles and defeat the new World Boss "Marble and Brass Statue."

Core Rewards: 300+ Primogems, Remurian-themed Artifacts, and full access to the Sea of Bygone Eras underwater map.

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III. Supplementary Story: Standalone World Quests

Version 4.6 also includes standalone World Quests that supplement Petrichor and Remuria lore. These short quests offer generous rewards, ideal for story and collection enthusiasts.

1. "For Yesterday and Tomorrow"

Help an elderly Petrichor resident find her late husband's lost Remurian sheet music. This warm, healing quest rewards 50,000 Mora, 10 Hero's Wit, and the "Echoes of the Past" Achievement.

2. "Latecoming Homecoming"

Guide a Remurian spirit (trapped in a conch) to its family tomb. Rewards: 60 Primogems, 200 Enhancement Ores.

3. "Where His Life Lies"

Investigate a missing fisherman's boat and discover a Remurian treasure guarded by a spectral knight. Rewards: 40 Primogems, 5 Mystic Enhancement Ores.

4. "Daydreams Beyond Space and Time"

Help a Sumerian scholar decipher Remurian time runes and explore a hidden domain. This tragic, sci-fi-themed quest rewards 80 Primogems and the "Chronicle Keeper" Achievement.

IV. Hidden Easter Eggs: Exploration Objectives

Version 4.6's new maps feature hidden quests, unlocked via exploration and item interaction. These short, lore-rich quests reward Primogems and exclusive Achievements.

● "Foscari’s Dilemma": Choose to help a Remurian spirit revenge or forgive. Reward: 40 Primogems.

● "Giovanni’s Watch": Find an ancient pocket watch to trigger a Remurian soldier's flashback. Reward: 30 Primogems.

● "Trial of the Nameless Stone Statue": Solve 3 elemental puzzles and defeat the awakened sentinel. Reward: Precious Artifacts, 20 Primogems.

● "Juliano’s Legacy": Collect a Remurian poet's lost verses. Reward: 50 Primogems, "Echoes of the Poet" Achievement.

V. Limited-Time Experience: Version Event Quest "Arataki Life Rock Rainbow Grand Tour"

This limited-time event features Arataki Itto and Dvorak hosting a music festival in Inazuma. Help prepare the show by finding instruments, resolving conflicts, and completing rhythm games.

Core Rewards: Free 4-star Gorou, "Evening Breeze Horn" instrument, 420 Primogems, and cultivation materials. Sufficient Genesis Crystals ease event prop exchanges, and buffget is a reliable source.

VI. Quest Unlock Process & Practical Tips

1. Priority: Complete "Canticles of Harmony" first to unlock Petrichor and the underwater map;

2. Preparations: Unlock Legend Quests after related Archon Quests; bring Hydro/Anemo characters for underwater exploration;

3. Resource Tips: Story/hidden content yields 1,500+ Primogems (≈10 Wishes). Combine with discounted Genesis Crystals to boost pull chances;

4. Puzzle Key: Obtain the "Ancient Self-Playing Music Box" in "Canticles of Harmony" Act I (required for Remuria puzzles);

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